Tag Archives: Drummer

Willis Conover: The Voice of American Music Behind the Iron Curtain

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thank you, Doug Ramsey, for this wonderful piece on a true missionary of American music. wsj.com The Radio Broadcaster Who Fought the Cold War Abroad but Remained Unheard at Home Willis Conover spread American culture and values across … Continue reading →

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Revisiting My Life In Music: Early Days at Modern Drummer Pt. 2

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Scott K Fish

In Revisiting My Life in Music: Early Days at Modern Drummer I write about how the preliminary actions the MD Editors and Art Director took in deciding which columns and feature stories were in each magazine. Using the December 1982 MD as … Continue reading →

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50 Years Ago: Drummer Sam Lay Onstage at Newport When Dylan Goes Electric

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Sam Lay was a Butterfield Blues Band member in 1965 at this pivotal moment in Rock history. Mr. Lay and the Butterfield Blues Band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. When Bob … Continue reading →

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Ronnie Vannucci: I’ll Go With Buddy

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

The Killers’ Ronnie Vannucci talks big Away from his ‘day job,’ the drummer takes center stage as the singer and guitarist with his other band, Big Talk, which performs Sunday at the Casbah. By George Varga | 2:22 p.m. July 18, … Continue reading →

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What I’m Listening To 7/1915

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Jerry Gonzalez Y El Comando De La Clave

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